Franklin County Community Foundation announces finalists for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program

October 12, 2022 at 2:02 p.m.
Franklin County Community Foundation announces finalists for  the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program
Franklin County Community Foundation announces finalists for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program

By Cassie Garrett-

Seniors Derek Brimhall, Stephanie Billman and Peyton McCreary were announced as the three finalists for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program through the Franklin County Community Foundation. One hundred forty-three scholarships are awarded annually.

"Congratulations to all three Lilly finalists, all from Franklin County High School," shared Sara Shaver. "Very much deserved!"

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program is designed to help raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana, increase awareness of the beneficial roles Indiana community foundations can play in their communities, and encourage efforts of Lilly Endowment Community Scholars to engage with each other and with state leaders to improve quality of life in Indiana.

The key elements of the program are:
· Full tuition, required fees, and book stipend for four years. 

· Recipients may attend any public or private Indiana four-year college or university accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission.

· Applicants must have a high school diploma from an Indiana high school accredited by the State Board of Education or by a national or regional accreditation agency that the State Board of Education recognizes.

· Applicants must be residents of the state of Indiana.

· Recipients must pursue undergraduate study in a baccalaureate program on a full-time basis.

Seniors Derek Brimhall, Stephanie Billman and Peyton McCreary were announced as the three finalists for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program through the Franklin County Community Foundation. One hundred forty-three scholarships are awarded annually.

"Congratulations to all three Lilly finalists, all from Franklin County High School," shared Sara Shaver. "Very much deserved!"

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program is designed to help raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana, increase awareness of the beneficial roles Indiana community foundations can play in their communities, and encourage efforts of Lilly Endowment Community Scholars to engage with each other and with state leaders to improve quality of life in Indiana.

The key elements of the program are:
· Full tuition, required fees, and book stipend for four years. 

· Recipients may attend any public or private Indiana four-year college or university accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission.

· Applicants must have a high school diploma from an Indiana high school accredited by the State Board of Education or by a national or regional accreditation agency that the State Board of Education recognizes.

· Applicants must be residents of the state of Indiana.

· Recipients must pursue undergraduate study in a baccalaureate program on a full-time basis.

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